Yes, with limits.Huawei's support page says the single SIM and dual SIM versions of the P40 and P40 Pro support eSIM. Huawei also says eSIM depends on your carrier, country and device. For the P40 Pro+ and P40 Lite we found no Huawei page that mentions eSIM, so check your own phone before you buy an eSIM.
Does the Huawei P40 support eSIM? Huawei's own pages say yes for the P40 and the P40 Pro, with a few conditions. Below you'll find what Huawei says for each P40 model, how to check your own phone, how to add an eSIM and how to get mobile data abroad.
Does the Huawei P40 support eSIM?
Here is what Huawei's own pages say, checked in November 2026.
What Huawei says, model by model
- Huawei P40: Huawei Japan's support page says the single SIM and dual SIM versions of the HUAWEI P40 and P40 Pro support eSIM. On dual SIM phones, SIM card 2 can be set up as an eSIM or as a physical SIM (Huawei Japan support, in Japanese).
- Huawei P40 Pro: the same Japan page covers it. Huawei's eSIM page also lists the P40 Pro in single SIM 8GB+256GB and dual SIM 8GB+256GB versions (Huawei Canada: eSIM, in French). More in our Huawei P40 Pro guide.
- Huawei P40 Pro+: we found no Huawei page that mentions eSIM for it, and no Huawei spec page for it. So we can't confirm it.
- Huawei P40 Lite: it's a different phone from the P40. We found no Huawei page that mentions eSIM for it, so we can't confirm it either.
On every eSIM page, Huawei adds that the feature may vary by carrier and by device, and is only available in some countries and regions.
So, is the Huawei P40 eSIM compatible?
Yes, according to Huawei, but not on every phone in every country. Huawei publishes no list of the regional versions that have eSIM switched on, so don't rely on the model name alone. Run the checks below on your own phone, especially if you bought it second-hand or in another country.
Huawei P40 eSIM specs at a glance
- P40 and P40 Pro: eSIM supported on single SIM and dual SIM versions, says Huawei Japan.
- Where the eSIM goes: SIM card 2. On a dual SIM phone, SIM card 2 is either the eSIM or a physical SIM.
- Number of eSIMs: you can add several, up to what the eSIM chip allows, but only one eSIM can be used at a time (Huawei's eSIM page).
- P40 Pro+ and P40 Lite: no eSIM found on Huawei's pages.
Looking for another phone? See our list of eSIM supported devices.
How to check if your Huawei P40 has eSIM
1. Look for the EID
An EID is the ID number of an eSIM chip. Huawei's eSIM page gives this path:
- Open Settings and tap About phone.
- Tap Show EID.
Huawei says that if no EID appears, your phone doesn't support eSIM. More about what an EID number is.
2. Open the SIM management menu
Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management and look at SIM 2. Huawei says this is where you add an eSIM, and where you switch SIM card 2 between eSIM and a physical SIM. Menu names can differ a little between software versions.
3. Check that your phone isn't carrier-locked
An eSIM from another provider won't work on a locked phone. If you bought your P40 from a carrier, ask them to unlock it first. See how to unlock your phone, and more ways to check in our guide to checking eSIM compatibility.
How to add an eSIM on the Huawei P40
Only follow these steps if your phone shows an EID. Huawei's eSIM page describes it like this:
- Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management and tap the icon next to SIM 2.
- Scan the QR code from your provider, pick a saved QR code image from your Gallery, or enter the activation code by hand.
Our tip: connect to Wi-Fi first, and keep your QR code or activation details until the eSIM works.
Good to know from Huawei's pages:
- On a single SIM phone, the screen still shows SIM 1 and SIM 2, and the eSIM goes into SIM 2 by default.
- On a dual SIM phone with a physical SIM in SIM 2, you'll be asked to turn that SIM off when you add an eSIM.
- Deleting an eSIM doesn't cancel your plan with the carrier, so ask them to deregister it if you stop using it.
- Your physical SIM not detected after setup? Huawei Japan says this can happen if you tapped the eSIM option during first setup. Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management > SIM card 2 and set it to physical SIM.
Stuck? See our Android eSIM install guide or what to do when your eSIM won't activate.
Using a travel eSIM on your Huawei P40
Huawei's pages describe eSIMs that you get from a carrier. We found no Huawei page about travel eSIMs, so test your phone before you fly: if it shows an EID and lets you add an eSIM under SIM management, you can try one. You keep your home SIM for calls and texts and use the eSIM for data, without roaming charges from your home carrier. Here's how to set up and manage two lines.
No EID on your phone? Then a travel eSIM can't be installed, and your options are roaming or a local SIM card. Our guide explains how data roaming works.
Heading to Europe, the UK or the UAE? These are data-only plans for each. Check that your phone shows an EID and is unlocked before you buy.
Data-only eSIMs · Europe · United Kingdom · UAE · See all destinations
Other Huawei models and eSIM
Not sure which P40 you have? Check the model name under Settings > About phone. Other Huawei phones have their own pages: Huawei P40 Pro and Huawei Mate 40 Pro.
FAQs
Does the Huawei P40 support eSIM?
Yes. Huawei Japan's support page says the single SIM and dual SIM versions of the P40 support eSIM. Huawei adds that it depends on your carrier and country.
Does the Huawei P40 Pro support eSIM?
Yes, according to Huawei's support pages. See our Huawei P40 Pro guide.
Does the Huawei P40 Pro+ support eSIM?
We can't confirm it. We found no Huawei page that mentions eSIM for the P40 Pro+. Look for the EID under Settings > About phone.
Does the Huawei P40 Lite support eSIM?
We can't confirm it. The P40 Lite is a different phone, and we found no Huawei page that mentions eSIM for it. Check your phone for an EID.
Can I use two eSIMs at once on the P40?
No. Huawei says you can add several eSIMs, but only one eSIM can be used at a time.
Can I use my Huawei P40 abroad with a travel eSIM?
Yes, if it shows an EID and is unlocked. Add the travel eSIM for data and keep your home SIM for calls and texts.
